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Meet 10-year-old Hsu Ting-wei, who won a top Silicon Valley invention award for building an AI ‘electronic nose’ that could detect drugs and African swine fever- Costa Rican mother saves for 9 years to buy land, then built a home with 7 tonnes of recycled plastic. Here's how she did it
- Neanderthals disappeared about 40,000 years ago, but their DNA may now be helping some modern humans build more muscle
- Five generations of one Texas family cared for 1,029 acres of land. In 2005, they handed hundreds of acres over to wildlife instead of developers for protection of 2 species of America's rarest birdsA Texas family chose conservation over development, helping protect 1,029 acres of land cared for by five generations. The Trust for Public...19 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- In 1998, over 1,000 truckloads of orange peels were dumped in a barren Costa Rica pasture, 15 years later it turned into a dense forestIn a groundbreaking initiative in Costa Rica, researchers turned orange waste into a remarkable tool for land restoration. This organic byp...19 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- Europe emerges top destination for India's electric car shipments in Q1In early 2026-27, Indian electric vehicle exports surged, with Europe becoming the leading market. Spain topped the list in shipments, foll...16 Aug, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
- In the 1500s, European settlers brought pigs to North America as travelling food; more than 6 million feral swine now occupy at least 35 statesEuropean pigs introduced centuries ago became invasive feral swine across North America. These adaptable animals now inhabit diverse enviro...14 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- By the mid-2010s, California agencies had placed more than 200,000 tons of gravel below Keswick Dam, restoring egg-laying habitat for endangered salmonIn an initiative aimed at revitalizing the spawning grounds for the endangered winter-run Chinook salmon, California has been transporting ...13 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- By the mid-2010s, California agencies had placed more than 200,000 tons of gravel below Keswick Dam, restoring egg-laying habitat for endangered salmonThe construction of dams along the Sacramento River hindered the natural flow of gravel that is essential for salmon spawning. Efforts are ...13 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- Key Largo used a sealed underwater habitat 22 feet below the surface to test prolonged human immersion; the result revealed a startling effect as a professor emerged after 100 days with his spine compressed and his height reduced by half an inchJoseph Dituri spent 100 days underwater in a 100-square-foot habitat near Key Largo, Florida. The extreme experiment changed more than his ...12 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
- Boulder used a two-day gathering of scientists and engineers to tackle the challenge of reaching Titan; the result transformed the roadmap for human exploration beyond Mars, revealing that time and technology are the real barriersScientists and engineers explored the feasibility of human missions to Titan. Titan offers a dense atmosphere and abundant local chemistry ...11 Aug, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Paul Walker: 'You know, all that really matters is that the people you love are...' - inspiring quote by actor known for playing Brian O'Conner in The Fast and the Furious teaches life lessons on appreciating loved ones, health, happiness, family and what makes life meaningfulQuote of the day by Paul Walker: Paul Walker once conveyed that love and health are the true pillars of a fulfilling life. He viewed succes...11 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- In 1970, Sylvia Earle led five women into an underwater laboratory on a 14-day mission that helped strengthen the case for women in extreme-environment scienceThe year 1970 marked a groundbreaking moment when five female aquanauts embarked on a 14-day journey under the sea in the Tektite II projec...10 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- India's Asiatic lion population rises from 523 to 891: Bhupender YadavIndia's Asiatic lion population has significantly increased from 523 in 2015 to 891. Project Lion, launched in 2020, aims for long-term con...10 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- Gujarat plans 100-hectare enclosure for lions involved in human attacksGujarat forest department will house lions involved in human attacks in a special enclosure. Work has begun to create this designated area ...10 Aug, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
- JLL opens 1.2 lakh sq ft GCC in Hyderabad, plans 1,600 hiresJLL has opened a new 120,000 sq ft Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad. This new centre will support JLL's global businesses and clients ...06 Aug, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio put $200 million behind 100 endangered species across 30 countries. The list includes rare lemurs and pangolins to a ‘living fossil’ echidnaJeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio have launched a $200 million conservation project to help 100 critically endangered species across 30 coun...04 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- Capuchin monkeys learn to ‘kiss’ an AI touchscreen for banana rewards in a groundbreaking Costa Rica experiment as new technology takes animal cognition research into the wildWild capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica have learned to use an AI-powered touchscreen to earn banana rewards, with some even “kissing” the scre...04 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- He is 119 years old and still smiling. Scientists are studying his 3 simple daily habits that helped him outlive almost everyone on EarthJosé Flores Flores, a 119-year-old Costa Rican man, may be the world's oldest living person. He attributes his remarkable age to hard work,...01 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
- Who is José Flores Flores? The 119-year-old Costa Rican from a 'Blue Zone' who could become the world's oldest living personJosé Flores Flores, a Costa Rican farmer, celebrated his 119th birthday on July 11. His family is seeking international validation for his ...31 Jul, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
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